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Admission Requirements

A foundation of musical training and experience is
required for entrance to this program.The Program Learning Outcomes demand graduate level scholarship in
dealing with a depth and breadth of new knowledge, in developing and applying
approved research methods, and in engaging in a leadership practice that
advances musical quality in the community. Specifically, candidates will
articulate in a statement how their personal goals for practice in Community
Music align with the outcomes of the program, and how their previous
experiences enhance the possibility of success in achieving them.

Further, it is expected that the candidate will be
open to and respectful of the conventional practices of other art forms
(outcome #3). They will demonstrate a reflective and critical process in their
own growth as a community music practitioner.

Admission to an internationally recognized MA in CM
(outcome #1) requires the following:

A four-year honours degree (20 full
credits, or the equivalent from an international institution) from an
accredited university;

Minimum "B" standing in the final
two years of study

A statement of musical background
supporting the applicant's candidacy (including formal and informal study, and
related career experience)

A statement of interest (500 words)
outlining areas of research interest and the relationship between the graduate
degree and the applicant’s professional goals.

Candidates
with recently conferred undergraduate degrees are welcome to apply to this
masters level program as a sequential continuation of their study. However, the
program design and content are meant for the practitioner with some career or
vocational experience. Candidates will be assessed on an individual basis, and
while not a requirement, it is recommendedthat the candidate provide evidence of:

Teaching or musical leadership experience

Two years professional experience

Some administrative planning, budgeting, or
related experience

Notes &
Exceptions:

Applicants
with 3-year degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants
without professional experience (e.g., recent Bachelor level graduates) will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.

The
admission policy for the MA in Community Music program recognizes a diverse
range of musical practices as eligible experience to qualify for acceptance.
The program welcomes without bias, a wide variety of experiences in a wide
variety of musical genres.

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